Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Job Location:  Candidates are preferred in any one of the eight Texas offices including Houston, Round Rock, Austin, McKinney, San Antonio, Shiner, Longview, or El Paso. Candidates will also be considered in any JMT Office Nationwide. Remote employees not within commuting distance of a JMT office location will also be considered (only for highly qualified candidates).

Position Summary: Manages various environmental investigation, permitting, ecological restoration, and impact analyses projects, applying knowledge of environmental practices and regulations. Manages, directs, and oversees work of Environmental Scientists.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Design and lead aquatic field surveys for mussels, fish, crayfish, and/or other macroinvertebrates. Requisite capabilities include species identification, data collection, specimen preservation, and management and supervision of on-site field staff.
• Produce technical survey reports in accordance with current scientific writing standards, regulatory agency requirements and/or function as a technical reviewer for aquatic ecology reports prepared by other staff.
• Contribute to aquatic ecology sections of complex, multidisciplinary environmental documentation efforts, including Biological Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, and Management Plans.
• Participate in management, maintenance, and calibration of aquatic field equipment (e.g., boats, scuba, sample meters, etc.).
• Manage all aspects related to aquatic ecology for small to medium sized projects, including personnel resourcing, field efforts, document production, and client and agency coordination.
• Actively engage in marketing activities, including client communication and preparation of technical proposals containing scope, timelines, and cost estimates.
• Participate in technical, industry, and/or other professional conferences.
• Mentoring staff to foster growth and development of junior staff.
• Actively participate in terrestrial or other non-aquatic work during periods of diminished workload.
• Leads and manages various state, federal, and local regulatory permit application processes, such as Section 404/401, Endangered Species Act Section 7 & 10 Consultation, NPDES, etc.
• Oversees Environmental Scientists’ work in field investigations and assessments, Environmental documentation preparation, and permit application preparation
• Monitors schedules, budgets and manpower requirements
• Hires, trains, develops, mentors, and conducts performance reviews for staff
• Leads preparation of scopes of work, fee proposals, and responses to RFP’s, including teaming arrangements and attending and presenting at project/contract interviews
• Participates in and assists Section Heads with strategic planning and Business Development efforts, including leading initiatives

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Supports preparation of NEPA documents, including writing environmental setting and impact analyses sections
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in aquatic ecology or related field, plus 5+ years of experience with essential functions and responsibilities as outlined above
• Experience preparing biological consultation documents for ESA Section 7 and/or 10, including Biological Assessments and Biological Evaluations, and obtaining concurrence from USFWS
• Current state and federal (Section 10(a)(1) scientific collection permits for protected freshwater mussels.
• Open water dive certification (i.e., PADI or ADCI). 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel,  and Powerpoint and familiarity with AutoCADD and/or Microstation, ArcMap, and/or other GIS programs

Preferred Experience

• Master’s degree in in aquatic ecology or related field
• Professional Certifications (e.g., Professional Wetland Scientist, Certified Wetland Delineator, Certified Wildlife Biologist, Certified Environmental Professional, Project Management Professional, etc.)
• TxDOT pre-certified for multiple environmental categories
• Scientific collections permit from TPWD and/or USFWS for various species of plant and/or animal species (e.g., freshwater mussels, reptiles, amphibians, avifauna, fish, mammals, etc.)
• Diving under adverse conditions (low – zero visibility, swift currents, in mud and debris) in large
• Rivers, lakes, and streams
• Advanced diving certification(s)
• Boater education / operator license
• Boat towing
• Field expertise with a variety of aquatic taxa, survey methods/protocols, and equipment
• Statistical analysis packages (SAS, SPSS, etc.)
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance requirements, permitting, and document
• Writing (NEPA, ESA, CWA, etc.)
• Conservation, natural resource, and water conservation planning, mitigation and compliance monitoring
• CWA 316(a) & 316(b)

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment approximately 60% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Office work is performed with adequate lighting and temperature, with no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. 

Field work is required approximately 40% of the time and is conducted outdoors in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Field work will require walking and carrying field equipment over typical outdoor terrain. Field work will also require swimming, scuba, and driving watercraft. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Benefits 

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more…
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JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.